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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,835.79, 10,253.66 and 2,453.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,835.79, 10,253.66 and 2,453.55 is: 3,680.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,835.79 : 10,253.66 = 2,453.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,835.79/10,253.66 = 2,453.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,835.79x = 10,253.66 × 2,453.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,835.79x = 25,157,855.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,157,855.23/6,835.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,680.32

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